Immunology
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Most atopic lesions colonized with Staph
Almost three-quarters (70%) of patients had S. aureus colonization of lesional skin, while 39% had colonization of nonlesional skin, based on 81...
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Asthma treatment adherence better in children with more severe symptoms
Children with better adherence to asthma treatments tended to have more severe asthma symptoms in a Dutch study.
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Asthma, eczema in children unrelated to allergic sensitization
Atopy was not related to the development of eczema or asthma in children under age 13 years.
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Stick with wheat flour for baked egg and milk challenges
LOS ANGELES – Kids are more likely to react to nonwheat challenge muffins, and wheat substitutes might not work as well for oral immunotherapy.
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Postvaccination anaphylaxis still possible with certain vaccines
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Recently identified eczema comorbidities include anemia, obesity
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Fracture, cardiovascular disease, headaches, and other disorders are among the comorbid conditions associated with atopic...
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Staph aureus drives atopic dermatitis
Recent findings suggest skin microbiome transplants as a new potential therapy.
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Reslizumab especially effective in eosinophilic asthma with nasal polyps
LOS ANGELES – Reslizumab’s benefits were also particularly strong in older asthma patients.
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Nemolizumab improved most common symptoms in moderate, severe atopic dermatitis
Nemolizumab, an anti-interleukin-31 receptor A monoclonal antibody, was shown to rapidly and consistently improve pruritus, dermatitis, and sleep...
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Infant egg introduction can prevent sensitization at 12 months
Key clinical point: If at-risk infants have negative skin prick tests (SPTs) at 4 months, tell their moms to introduce egg into their weaning...
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AAAAI: Albuterol dry powder inhaler offers simplified approach for young kids
Young asthmatic children on bronchodilator therapy may soon gain access to a novel albuterol multidose dry powder inhaler that’s already proved...